Background
Martinelli, Giovanni was born on October 22, 1885 in Montagnana, Italy. Son of Antonio and Lucia (Bellini) Martinelli.
Martinelli, Giovanni was born on October 22, 1885 in Montagnana, Italy. Son of Antonio and Lucia (Bellini) Martinelli.
Editor at Montagnana.
Sang in Italy, beginning, 1910. Came to the United States, 1913, and became a leading tenor of Metropolitan Opera Company (New York), San Francisco Opera Association, Chicago City Opera Company, Saint Louis Opera Company Appeared at Ravinia (summer opera) near Chicago, in Buenos Aires, and in principal cities of Europe, United States and Canada, Cuba, et cetera Repertoire of over 50 roles.
Married Adele Previtali, August 7 1913. Children: Bettina (Mistress Mario Libotte), Antonio, Giovanna.